Account Based Marketing: focus your marketing on the customers who really make a difference
About account-based marketing
Account-based marketing (ABM) is a targeted marketing strategy where you develop entire campaigns for a select number of strategically chosen accounts. Instead of broad targeting, you focus on specific companies that have the most potential for sales, growth and long-term partnerships. By having sales and marketing work closely together, you tailor all communications, content and campaigns to the needs of these key accounts.
With ABM, you reach decision makers more effectively, build stronger customer relationships and increase the ROI of your marketing efforts.
Description of account-based marketing
Account-based marketing is all about quality over quantity. You carefully choose the accounts you want to target, develop an in-depth customer profile (often based on CPI analysis and audience research), and tailor all communications and contact moments to that account’s specific challenges and goals.
This approach works great in B2B markets with complex decision-making and long sales cycles. By using persona mapping, audience segmentation and marketing automation, you can develop hyper-targeted campaigns that have more impact than traditional marketing.
What to expect:
- Selection of high-value accounts based on data and strategic criteria
- Comprehensive account profiles including decision makers and influencers
- Personalized campaigns and content for each account
- Close collaboration between marketing and sales teams
- Measurements and optimizations at the account level
Sample applications
- Launch a new B2B proposition with existing top clients, using positioning workshops and proposition development to establish a sharp brand proposition.
- Target strategic prospects with personalized account-based marketing campaigns, supported by in-depth audience research and buyer persona development.
- Retention campaigns for key accounts, using storytelling and content creation to reinforce the brand story and increase customer loyalty.
- Cross- and upsell campaigns within existing customers, supported by marketing automation and lead nurturing, aimed at optimizing the entire customer journey.
- Co-creation tracks with strategic partners, developing branding tracks, brand activation and collaborative content formats for a consistent brand identity.
- Develop digital marketing strategies with a full-funnel approach, including social media advertising, LinkedIn campaigns and performance marketing, specifically tailored to the needs of key accounts.
- User flow optimization and conversion-oriented design (CRO) for landing pages and microsites developed specifically for specific accounts within an ABM deployment.
- Use of account-based marketing software linked to CRM systems and marketing automation platforms to gather relevant information and target campaigns.
- Integrate AI marketing tools such as AI copywriting and automation workflows to create and distribute personalized content at scale within large accounts.
- Execution of employer branding and employer marketing campaigns aimed at strengthening brand strategy at strategic accounts.
- Application of brand archetypes and tone of voice development to make communication in ABM campaigns consistent and recognizable.
- Creative concept development and video production, including short form video and animation video making, to powerfully convey the message of the campaigns.
- Organize positioning consulting and innovation workshops to refine differentiation strategy and go to market strategy for selected accounts.
- Implement data-driven optimization using web analytics, conversion tracking and A/B testing to continuously improve the effectiveness of ABM actions.
- Develop branded content and creative social media post design to drive engagement within the target audience of key accounts.
- Use of storytelling and content strategy to support brand development and brand activation within ABM processes, strengthening relationships with major clients.
Our process for conducting audience research
- Account Selection: Together we determine which accounts have the most growth potential.
- Gain insights: We do audience research, CPI analysis and persona mapping to fully understand each account.
- Campaign development: we create personalized content, propositions and customer journeys.
- Implementation: We deployed multichannel campaigns through LinkedIn, email and events, among others.
- Evaluation: We measure impact at the account level and make adjustments for maximum results.